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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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The data transmission in FDX mode travels in _____ direction(s)? Choose the best answer from the ones provided to fill in the blank
Which answer below best represents the recommended standard for a null modem cable?
In each OSI layer, each device must be identified to be used. In which of the layers below does the physical address of each network device reside?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the terms below is best described as a analog input memory location?
A modern DCS needs to be able to respond to growing demands. Which of the terms below is best defined as the measure of a system's ability to increase or decrease in performance and cost in response to changes in application and system processing demands.
There are several layers in the DCS architecture. Which of the levels below would have direct control over the alarming system?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to write the contents of a coil to the slave device?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as where the bulk of the GUI applications are configured?
Which of the signal transmission systems below best describes the operation of an Ethernet cord?
HMI networks are needed to expand or contract as required over their lifetime of use. Which of the networking types below will solve multiple DA server scalability issues?
The standard recommended by ISA-18.2 is for 3-4 priority level alarms to be used. Which of the alarm priority levels below should have the longest response times?
Data transmission has three modes, of the answers below choose the best answer that is not one of those modes.
There are several common components of signal converters. Which one is best described as transforming the input signal to the required output signal?
The data link layer of the OSI manages access to be able to transmit data. Which of the answers below represents a all typical access method?
The HMI in a SCADA system uses typical hardware and software. Which of the environments below would the HMI reside?
IPv4 has several distinct classifications. Which of the answers below would best describe how those classifications are determined using the address?
Which of the terms below can be best described as commands rarely seen on an average Hart device?
HMI networks are needed to expand or contract as required over their lifetime of use. Which of the networking types below will solve multiple DA server scalability issues?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as having the operators access the various HMI subsystems to interact with a process control system?
Parameter settings program the behavior of the function block. Which of the parameters below can be described as one that transmits data to another block?
In the unbalanced signal transmission system, which answer best represents the number 5?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "E"?
Digital valve positioners are best defined as which of the following answers?
Communication that is wireless in a SCADA system is common. Which of the communication methods below would be best defined as one that licensing would be required for most applications?
There are many conventions to the creation of tags in a HMI. Which of those conventions would best describe the part of a tag that the arrows are pointing to in the picture below?